Hawking 10 Operation & User’s Manual

regulations for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. CE Mark Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. VCCI Warning This is a product of VCCI Class A Compliance. LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every H-GS5T 5-Port and HGS8T 8-Port 10/100/1000M Gigabit Switch is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. The warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO 2

CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Hawking Technology makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: [email protected]

Introduction 5 Features 7 Package Contents 8 Hardware Description 9 Hardware Installation 11 N-way Process 12 Specifications 13 4

10/100/1000M Auto-sensing Gigabit Switch. This switch is designed to integrate 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networking environments with a standard UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) Ethernet cable connection in your Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) or Home environment. Simply plug in the networking cable and the HGS5T will automatically detect the maximum speed of the network connection to offer smooth network migrations and easy upgrades to network capacity. This switch also provides a set of diagnostic LEDs for easy recognition of network status and trouble-shooting issues. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of the IEEE 802.3 standard, and can deliver up to a tenfold increase in throughput over 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet and up to a hundredfold increase over 10-Mbps Ethernet. It utilizes the same packet structure and format, as well as support for CSMA/CD protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects. Because Gigabit Ethernet is compatible with all 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet environments; it provides a seamless upgrade without wasting existing investments in hardware, software, and/or trained personnel. 5

is a great solution for reducing network bottlenecks that frequently develop as computers and their buses get faster, and more users generate ever-greater traffic through the use of increasingly advanced applications. Upgrading key components, such as backbones and servers, to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times and significantly increase the speed of traffic between your subnets. Gigabit Ethernet supports video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Likewise, since data transfers occur at speeds up to 10 times greater than Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet NIC’s (Network Interface Cards) are able to perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of time. 6

performance and includes the following features: • (5) 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports • Supports Auto-Negotiation for 10/100/1000Mbps and duplex mode • Supports Auto-MDIX for each port • Supports Full/Half duplex transfer mode for 10 and 100Mbps • Supports Full duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps • Full wire speed reception and transmission • Store-and-Forward switching method • Supports 8K of absolute MAC addresses • Supports 256K Bytes of RAM for data buffering • Set of front-panel diagnostic LEDs • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex • Back pressure flow control for half-duplex 7

• One H-GS5T 5-Port 10/100/1000M Auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet Switch • Four Rubber Feet with Adhesive Backing • One External Power Adapter • One User’s Manual Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged during shipping and that no items are missing. If you encounter a problem, please contact your dealer. Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the installation and operation procedures detailed in this user’s manual. 8

indicators of the switch. Front Panel The LED indicators will help you monitor the status of each port and connected segment. The functions of the LED indicators are described on the following page. Rear Panel The rear panel of the switch consists of a DC power connector and five 10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ-45 ports. The figure on the previous page shows the rear panel of the switch. 9

power is on. Otherwise, it remains unlit. Link/Activity These LEDs are lit when there is a connection (or link) to the desired port. The LEDs blink whenever reception or transmission (i.e., f data is taking place. Activity) o Speed These LEDs are Off when there is (10/100/1000M) a 10Mbps connection (or link) to a 10Mbps Ethernet device at the associated port; they are lit Green when there is a 100Mbps connection (or link) to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet device at the associated port; they are lit Yellow when there is a 1000Mbps connection (or link) to a 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet device at the associated port. 10

Connect the Power Adapter to the unit. (At this point, do not plug the adapter into the outlet.) Connect a server, workstation, or PC to the switch using a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable. (For best results, use a CAT 5E cable.) Repeat Step 3 as necessary for the remaining ports. Also, if needed, another hub/switch can be connected to any port on the unit. Ensure that each device is connected properly. Plug the power adapter into the power outlet. Note: Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the switch. 11

best possible bandwidth (10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps) when a connection is established with another network device. Auto-negotiation functions are determined by these set data- transfer rate priorities: a. 1000Base-T Full Duplex (2000Mbps) b. 1000Base-T Half Duplex (1000Mbps) c. 100Base-TX Full Duplex (200 Mbps) d. 100Base-TX Half Duplex (100Mbps) e. 10Base-T Full Duplex (20Mbps) f. 10Base-T Half Duplex (10Mbps) Each port with N-way capability supports Half/Full Duplex functions. 12

IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Protocol CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Ethernet 10Mbps 20Mbps (Half duplex) (Full duplex) Fast Ethernet 100Mbps 200Mbps (Half duplex) (Full duplex) Gigabit Ethernet 1000Mbps 2000Mbps (Half duplex) (Full duplex) Network Cables Ethernet 2-Pair UTP CAT 3, 4, 5, 5E Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable Fast Ethernet 2-Pair UTP CAT 5, 5E Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable Gigabit Ethernet 4-Pair UTP CAT 5, 5E Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable Number of Ports HGS5T: (5) 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports 13

Modes Half and Full Duplex, auto-negotiation Forwarding Mode Store-and-Forward Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) Half duplex: backpressure Full duplex: IEEE 802.3x Auto Crossover Auto-crossover on each port Packet Filtering/ Forwarding Rate Full wire speed RAM Buffer 437.5K Bytes per device MAC Address Learning Self-learning, auto aging DC Inputs 12V DC 1A Power Consumption 7.5 Watts Operating Temp. 10ºC - 55ºC 14

Dimensions 187 x 30 x 100mm (W x H x D) 7.36” x 1.18” x 3.94” (W x H x D) Certifications FCC Class A, CE Marking Class A, VCCI Class A 15